Great British Hairdresser

I can't remember the last time I cried and laughed BEFORE 10am but I had the pleasure of both at the screening of Episode 1 of the Great British Hairdresser.

The premise is simple - celebrity stylist James Brown, GLAMOUR magazine editor Jo Elvin and presenter Abbey Clancy have teamed up to search for Britain's next new stylist. You may be thinking you've seen enough talent shows recently to last a lifetime, but GLAMOUR readers, this one is an absolute diamond in the making.

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If you haven't come across him before, James Brown is one of the world's leading session stylists. Since the age of 15, Croydon-born James was hanging out in the local hairdressers learning the trade he was to become renowned for. When he hooked up with fellow Croydon wannabe model Kate Moss they forged a friendship that has really lasted, and James has been behind many of Kate's hair styles including her pixie cut and her fringe - both headline grabbing moments! James has been styling the hair of A-listers like Sienna Miller, Lily Allen and Diane Kruger for the last 10 years, and with his own successful hair range this is a man who knows his stuff!

Joining James is none other than our very own Jo Elvin, UK GLAMOUR magazine's long-time editor and purveyor of a brand that has been the number 1 best-selling women's magazine since she oversaw its launch in 2001. Joining these two is the gorgeous Abigail Clancy, a model and presenter who has shot to fame in recent years after a string of hit TV presenting roles.

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The judges are looking for 10 finalists to battle it out for the prize, the chance to style the hair of GLAMOUR magazine's cover star. Each week the contestants are put through their paces with tough challenges set by James. Making things even more tense is the roll call of celebrity friends of the judges that pop in to scare the bejesus out of the hopefuls - from Lily Allen to The Saturdays!

What makes this show a cut above the rest is that it has the perfect balance of seriousness (the candidates are put through rigorous rounds) and humour (James is a natural TV star), and the result, with its unique filming techniques and incredible calibre of contestants makes for extremely enjoyable watching.

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And you might think we're just a little bit biased because the fabulous Jo is starring - well of course it makes it all the more exciting - but we dare you not to become instantly addicted to the show.